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This is highest value of drugs seized by Karnataka police so far

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra sees IPL 2025 as crucial for Rishabh Pant's return to India's T20I squad, playing for Lucknow Super Giants. Pant must perform strongly to shake up the competition, especially against first-choice Sanju Samson. Chopra suggests Pant should focus on strategic batting positions, with significant team changes expected before the T20 World Cup.

The FIRs were registered following a complaint by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) after an investigation found these madrasas were non-existent.

The Elephant Task Force conducted the elephant capture operation following the protests by people of Belur in the wake of recent deaths in elephant attacks

Engineers of the power station and fire service personnel were working together on this task and officials expect the fire to be completely put out by the end of the day.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah disclosed the expenditure details stating that in 2023-24, the government spent ₹13.38 crore on air travel for high dignitaries. In 2024-25, the expenditure rose to ₹21.20 crore

Amit Shah also exhorted the Bodo youths to start preparing for the 2036 Olympics, which is proposed to be held in Ahmedabad.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the progress of the Bodo Accord at the ABSU conference in Dotma, stating that 82% of its clauses are implemented and full implementation is expected within two years. He criticised Congress for doubting the Accord and highlighted Prime Minister Modi's dedication to Mizoram's development during his visit to Aizawl.

A devastating fire at the 'Pulse' nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia killed at least 50 people and injured over 100. The incident occurred during a hip-hop concert with around 1,500 attendees. Authorities are investigating the fire's cause, with suspicions pointing to pyrotechnics.

In Balochistan, a Pakistani military convoy was attacked by the Baloch Liberation Army, resulting in 90 army personnel deaths. The convoy comprised eight buses, with one completely destroyed. However, a Pakistani police officer confirmed five paramilitary deaths. Earlier this week, a similar attack by the BLA led the military to free hostages from a train siege in Balochistan.

DeepSeek, a prominent Chinese AI startup, has implemented travel restrictions on key employees by seizing their passports. This move aims to prevent leaks of sensitive data, potentially including trade or state secrets, as global concerns regarding AI-based intellectual property escalate.

First mobile tower in Naxal-hit Sukma district provides connectivity to remote villages, aiding anti-Maoist operations and development efforts

Indian research scholar Ranjani Srinivasan fled to Canada after her US student visa was unexpectedly revoked, with US authorities labeling her a 'terrorist sympathiser' supporting Hamas without evidence. Despite trying to continue her studies at Columbia University, Srinivasan faced aggressive ICE actions and termination of her enrolment, highlighting alarming immigration enforcement on political activism.

“The entire Tamil Nadu has been looted for its mineral resources, since the DMK came to power. The looting is solely being carried out by the members of the DMK,” Mr. Annamalai said

Raising doubts on whether there will be a fair investigation on the issue, Mr. Vijay, once again, indirectly accused the BJP and the DMK of having a secret alliance

Elon Musk, the largest shareholder of Tesla, responded positively to a Twitter post revealing the top 10 shareholders of the company, with Musk topping the list at $173 billion. Additionally, US President Donald Trump recently purchased a Tesla Model S to show his support for Musk's electric vehicle initiative.

After his visit to the Hyperloop testing facility at IIT Madras’ Thaiyur campus, Mr. Vaishnaw said the 410-meter-long Hyperloop test tube is the longest of its kind in Asia